leosrain BSN, RN

leosrain has 2 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU, med/surg.

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1. Intracranial pressure vs. hypovolaemia -- which is first priority???

   leosrain replied to davidthenurse's topic in Student Assist

   As part of treating the "C" in ABCs, Giving blood/fluids will increase blood pressure, and therefore perfusion to the brain. Without brain perfusion, tissue dies. It's not uncommon for traumatic brain injury patients to have high blood pressure goals...

2. G/J tube

   leosrain replied to gettingupthere's topic in Gastroenterology

   That was my first thought too! core0 is right....feed through J, decompress through G. It must be sucking out tube feed as it tries to pass through the jejunum. J goes to jejunum G goes to stomach

3. First relatively big mistake... can't stop crying

   leosrain replied to cyndilouwho12's topic in New Nurse

   I don't know if I read your post right, but it sounded like the doctor ordered the heparin to be d/c. Perfect nurses see a d/c order like that and instantly know it's not right and question it--every single time! Nobody's perfect though...Including t...

4. New Graduates In The Icu?

   leosrain replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

   Hey there! I'm just orienting to the ICU currently after about 2 years on med-surg. I just wanted to add to the comment above. There is an UNBELIEVABLE amount of information thrown at new ICU employees. I'm noticing that there have been things I have...

5. New Graduates In The Icu?

   leosrain replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in MICU

   Hey there! I'm just orienting to the ICU currently after about 2 years on med-surg. I just wanted to add to the comment above. There is an UNBELIEVABLE amount of information thrown at new ICU employees. I'm noticing that there have been things I have...

6. First Day in ICU tomorrow

   leosrain replied to TX_ICU_RN's topic in MICU

   I was wondering the exact same thing! :)

7. What do you like about being an ICU RN?

   leosrain replied to jspacegirl's topic in MICU

   Here's a secret... Try to find out by word of mouth what your manager's research interests are (usually managers have a Masters or PhD), or perhaps what projects they are working on for the unit. For example, my ICU manager did her research on family...

8. sick time

   leosrain replied to toronto rn's topic in International

   I think there needs to be a fair balance. On the one hand, employees should be able to call in sick without harassment, and on the other hand employees shouldn't take advantage. The challenge is finding the balance. Since I had seven sick days last y...

9. sick time

   leosrain replied to toronto rn's topic in International

   Hi Jan! Knowing that we work in the same province and therefore contract, this surprises me. I have to admit that I don't know the rules regarding sick days, but nobody is every punished on my unit for sick calls. I called in sick seven times last ye...

10. What do you think should be the starting salary for nurses?

    leosrain replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Calgary, Alberta, the norm is to work either a day/night or day/evening rotation. I actually like my day/night...I don't think I would want to work all one or the other. I like changing--makes life interesting. Sean

11. What do you have most difficulty with in your everyday job?

    leosrain replied to MikeDiggity's topic in General Nursing

    Lack of control! The following people make all the decisions: Doctors, admitting, administration, patients, family. I am only able to say, "I think x would be best, and can we do y?" I'm never actually able to make decisions. I am only on the recei...

12. The director is the spawn of Satan

    leosrain replied to RunsWscissors's topic in General Students

    Just remember: the number of students going from 64 to 19 is not a reflection of the student's intelligence or work ethic. It is more the program's inability to actually teach these students the material. I really don't think they should be bragging ...

13. Nursing theory-Do you use it at work?

    leosrain replied to grdstdnt's topic in New Nurse

    I think this is a GREAT list! It is a very telling sign that nursing theory DOES trickle down to the bedside. There isn't one thing on that list (except for maternal-infant attachment) that I don't use on a daily basis! As for a previous post. I am a...

14. Nursing theory-Do you use it at work?

    leosrain replied to grdstdnt's topic in New Nurse

    I also use Neuman's systems model (I think that's the correct spelling). However, I do use a simplified version. As part of my final Bachelor's of Nursing project, I created my own practice model/theory. There are those of us out there that use/appr...

15. Calgary Canada, I have arrived

    leosrain replied to AussieKylie's topic in International

    I'm just upstairs from you on 102. General surgery/surgical oncology